Finding the Third Proportional to 306,886 and 669,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,886 and 669,554 is: 1,460,811.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,886 : 669,554 = 669,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,886/669,554 = 669,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,886x = 669,554 × 669,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,886x = 448,302,558,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,302,558,916/306,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,811.37
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